Federal Register #Investigation Nos. 731-TA-1782-1785 (Preliminary)

USITC Initiates Antidumping Investigations on PTMEG Imports from Multiple Countries

This notice announces the initiation of preliminary antidumping duty investigations by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) regarding imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors: - BASF Corporation (petitioner) - No other OEMs or vendors are named - Products/Services Requested: - Subject of investigation: Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) - Classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings 3907.29.00 and 2932.11.00 - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers are provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation focuses on whether PTMEG imports are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value - Assessment of material injury, threat, or retardation of industry establishment to the U.S. domestic industry - USITC will transmit its findings to the Department of Commerce - This is a regulatory investigation notice, not a procurement request for goods or services

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The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted preliminary phase antidumping duty investigations to determine whether imports of polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) from China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and causing material injury to the U.S. industry. The investigations cover PTMEG products classified under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings. The Commission must reach a preliminary determination by May 26, 2026, and transmit its views to the Department of Commerce by June 2, 2026. The investigations were initiated in response to a petition filed by BASF Corporation.

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